"Friends, huh..." Rita looks mildly uncomfortable with the word. She usually isn't quick to call anyone a friend, even though she's made a few over the past year or so.

When thinking of why people might not like Cole, a few things come to mind. "Hmph... I'd imagine most people don't like having some weirdo blab their inner thoughts and feelings in front of them." As well as Rita manages to get along with Cole these days, they had a bit of a rocky start, and that pretty much sums it up.